Institutional Subscription

Secure Checkout

Personal information is secured with SSL technology.

Free Shipping

Free global shipping No minimum order.

Description

Ayurveda Perspectives in Integrated Healthcare, volume eight in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicineseries, provides a clear, structured base of knowledge which compares Ayurveda with other healthcare systems to encourage acceptance of Ayurveda in the community and within patient care practices. Sections cover the Shad Darshan, body constitution, medical aspects in Ayurvedic medicine, and the connection between material and spiritual aspects and methods for balancing lifestyle for optimal health. This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and Western medicine with its clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage new collaboration.

Key Features

Provides a well-rounded study of Ayurvedic medicine in comparison to other related systems for ease of implementation into patient care

Compares mainstream systems of medicine, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and principles of Western Medicine

Identifies and inspires ideas where future research can develop and strengthen

Part IV: Srotamsi: The Channels of the body11. Introduction12. Channels Receiving Food, Prana & Water13. Channels Nourishing and Maintaining the Body14. Channels of Elimination15. Channels of the Mind

Part V: The Material and Spiritual Aspects of Digestion16. The Fire Element17. Rasa and the Six Tastes18. Energy & Effects19. The Phases of Digestion20. Balancing Diet and Food Combination21. Three Laws of Nutrition and Cellular Metabolism

Details

About the Author

Anika Al-Shura

Anika Niambi Al-Shura, MSOM, PhD is originally from Louisville, KY and founded Niambi Wellness Institute, LLC in 1994. Since that time Dr. Anika has been transitioning practice perspectives from alternative healthcare in medical massage therapy to integrative Chinese medicine. In 2004, Dr. Anika earned her bachelors in Professional Health Sciences and masters degree in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine, travelled to China and continued her 10 year medical study and a career in teaching until 2014.

Dr. Anika studied at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Jujiiang Medical University Hospital and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. She earned study certificates in Chinese internal medicine, internal medicine and general surgery, and a specialty in Chinese medicine cardiology.

During her teaching career, Dr. Anika taught medical subjects and research at Shandong Medical University, Jiujiang Medical College and Tianjin Medical University. While teaching, she completed her dissertation on Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, and received her doctorate in medical education in 2014.

Since 2014, Dr. Anika has been living in Florida, where she is developing the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine (ICCM) study program at Niambi Wellness. There are 8 courses in the program which were approved by NCCAOM and Florida Medical Board of Acupuncture for awarding CE credits to licensed practitioners. The course textbooks for the program were published by Elsevier Academic Press. Eligibility and registration information can be found at www.niambiwellness.com.

Ratings and Reviews

Review's title & body can't be emptyPlease enter a star rating for this reviewName field cannot be emptyInvalid emailYour review has already been submitted.Max length was exceededPlease fill out all of the mandatory (*) fieldsOne or more of your answers does not meet the required criteria